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All I need to know is what X is for this problem

All I need to know is what X is for this problem-example-1
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Answer:

x = 19°

Explanation:

We know that ∠UTV and ∠RTS are vertical angles, therefore is the measure of ∠UTV = 85, then the measure of ∠RTS would also be 85, by the "Vertical angles are congruent theorem.

=> ∠UTV ≅ ∠RTS

=> ∠UTV = 85°

=> ∠RTS = 85°

Now that we know all three angles of within the triangle, we can say that the sum of all three angles within the triangle is 180, we can conclude;

∠R + ∠T + ∠S = 180°

(3x) + (85°) + (2x) = 180°

5x + 85° = 180°

5x = 180° - 85°

5x = 95

x = 95/5

x = 19°

Hence, there is you're answer! x = 19°

Hope this helps!

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